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Homeschooling Program Drop-off or Parent-and-child Hawks: ages 8 – 12 Age groupings are flexible, and can be determined on an individual basis. Final groupings will be determined by the program coordinator. $120 / 6 meetings $92 additional siblings Alternating Tuesdays September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, & December 1 Chickadees: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Hawks: 1 pm – 3:30 pm “At Home in High Park” is for homeschoolers who love nature and are interested in learning more about the plants and animals of High Park. We learn about the natural world through direct experience, inquiry, observation, play and stewardship action. Experienced leaders encourage the children to ask questions, nurture their sense of wonder and help them care for the ecology of High Park. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and learn with their child. Our activities are guided by the seasons and weather conditions. Some areas of focus will likely include: - Hiking to some of the wonderful natural spaces of High Park - Playing nature games - Learning about the many living things in the park - Planting native plants (spring and fall) - Removing invasive species in partnership with Toronto Urban Forestry (spring and fall) - Nature photography - Using maps and compasses for orienteering - Making projects for the Bowling Field such as brush piles or solitary bee nesting tubes - Snowshoeing (winter) For each session, parents receive extensive learning guides that include: - An overview of the weekly theme - Pre-visit or post-visit activities to extend learning at home - Suggested resources (books, websites, video links, etc) - New vocabulary - A preview of the upcoming sharing circle question “I love that it’s a program offered within the city, where it’s easily accessible. Also, a program that is structured in a way that gets children out and involved, creating more awareness and appreciation for nature.” – Parent testimonial

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The High Park Nature Centre promotes awareness and respect for nature through outdoor environmental education and park stewardship. Nature Centre programs inspire a sense of wonder, knowledge and respect for High Park’s natural systems; restore human connections to local plants and animals; and engage children and families in ecological restoration activities to ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come.

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